The conservative and controversial Republican served eight years in the Blaine House before being term-limited in 2019, and his entrance into the race all but guarantees a feisty campaign against Gov. Janet Mills.
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Former Gov. Paul LePage, who is running for his old office, remains an active voter in Florida
In violation of Florida election law, LePage, who is registeredto vote in Maine, failed to notify Flagler County that he is no longer a resident of that state, where he registered to vote in 2019.
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Maine adopts new voting access law, including student ID use
Maine has approved a suite of rule changes designed to make the process of voting in elections go more smoothly.
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Bill to allow online voter registration nears final approval
The Senate supported the measure on a 22-12 party-line vote, with Republicans in opposition, a day after it won preliminary approval in the House.
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Kennebec Journal area June 8 election roundup
Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday’s voting.
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Morning Sentinel area June 8 election roundup
Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday’s poll votes.
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Open primaries bill clears both Maine House and Senate
The House voted 92-52 to support allowing unenrolled voters to vote in a party’s primary without having to register in that party.
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Election Day arrives in cities and towns across Maine
Voters will cast ballots Tuesday on school budgets, and some communities are choosing candidates and deciding whether to pass new ordinances.
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Lawsuit seeks to split upcoming power line ballot question into three issues
Rep. Christopher Caiazzo, D-Scarborough, filed the lawsuit last week in Cumberland County Superior Court.
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Two incumbents, challenger vie for 2 seats on Manchester Board of Selectmen
Incumbents Dawn Kliphan and Doug Ide and newcomer Charlie Hippler IV are on Tuesday’s ballot.